16 Designer Shoe Brands We Admit to Spending All Our Money On

If you're the type of person who once a month (around payday) considers blowing your paycheck on a new pair of shoes, settle down for 10 minutes of required reading. Below, we give you our comprehensive shoe designer list, from the big names we've loved for decades (cough, Manolo) to the new brands making our feet look a little more special. Keep scrolling to see—and shop—the 16 designer shoe brands making a real impact this year.

1. Manolo Blahnik

When Carrie Bradshaw was mugged in New York in an episode of Sex and the City, she famously said, "Please, sir, you can take my Fendi baguette, you can take my ring and watch, but you can't take my Manolo Blahniks." We don't blame her, as Manolos are arguably the most beautiful shoes in the world.

Shoe lovers won't need to be introduced to Aquazzura—this brand has an A-list following and is Meghan Markle's go-to label. Markle wore these for her engagement photograph and with her second wedding dress by Stella McCartney.

Korean shoe brand Yuul Yie is a new name in fashion circles, and it found its fame on Instagram. These shoes combine glamor with comfort, as the heels are only a few inches but have the same impact as any pair of stilettos.

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British brand Malone Souliers is another London Fashion Week favorite, and it's our go-to for bold heels. You can spot the Maureen heels on the red carpet at least once a week, as celebs like Jennifer Lawrence and Olivia Palermo are fans.